GOP is cutting off its nose to spite its face

Abortion-rights groups and at least two large employers expressed opposition after Republican Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a new abortion ban into law on Friday, set to take effect on Sept. 15.

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Abortion will soon be banned in the state, but there are some exceptions, including if a pregnant woman's life is at risk. There are also exceptions in the law for rape and incest and lethal fetal anomalies, though the law imposes a complicated process for performing abortions under these exceptions.

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Other states have banned abortion since then, but have done so through existing trigger laws that were set to take effect once a decision striking Roe came down.

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Companies within the state are already taking note of the law. The pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly has more than 10,000 employees in Indianapolis. The company said it is "concerned that this law will hinder Lilly's – and Indiana's – ability to attract diverse scientific, engineering and business talent from around the world," in a statement provided to NPR.

"While we have expanded our employee health plan coverage to include travel for reproductive services unavailable locally, that may not be enough for some current and potential employees."

The company said it will have to plan its future growth outside of Indiana, where it has been headquartered for more than 145 years.

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Cummins, an engine manufacturing company headquartered in Columbus, Ind., [...] believes that women should have the right to make reproductive healthcare decisions as a matter of gender equity," spokesperson Jon Mills told NPR. "The right to make decisions regarding reproductive health ensures that women have the same opportunity as others to participate fully in our workforce and that our workforce is diverse."

Mills said parts of the law conflict with the company's beliefs and will "impede our ability to attract and retain top talent and influence our decisions as we continue to grow our footprint with a focus on selecting welcoming and inclusive environments."

  NPR

When you lose the employers, you're in trouble.  Red states will become poorer, and blue states will have to support them more than they already do with federal tax dollars.  And the red states will still talk shit about blue states.  

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.